Chapter 89: The Dockworkers’ Union
Chapter 89: The Dockworkers’ Union
Johnny left quickly with the cash in hand, eager to escape the situation. After he was gone, Elvin raised an eyebrow, curious. “You really lent him the money?”
Lance nodded. “He can’t pay it back.”
“I worked in his bakery for over a month. I know exactly how much he earns. Even if his daughter stopped pilfering from the cash register, after covering all expenses, he clears around $200 a month.”
Elvin looked astonished. “That much?”
“Yes, it’s a decent amount,” Lance agreed, “but consider this: that $200 includes wages for three people. If they worked elsewhere as legal Federation citizens, they could easily earn $35 a month each, provided they didn’t slack off.
“They also have to eat and drink, which cuts further into that income. Ultimately, the bakery brings in about $100 a month in real profit. Even if he skipped paying wages, he’d still fall short of repaying the loan.
“In six months, even if he saved $300 a month, he wouldn’t make the full amount.”
Elvin frowned. “So why lend him the money at all?”